Loading Ramps Facts Quiz

Loading ramps are very handy when it comes to hauling heavy loads. How knowledgeable are you about loading ramps? Take this quiz and find out!

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Question 1 of 10

Which of the following best represents a loading ramp?

lever

inclined plane

The loading ramp is a real-world version of that old friend from high school science class, the inclined plane. How Loading Ramps Work

pulley

Question 2 of 10

What is a loading ramp used for?

moving heavy object off the ground and into the bed of a truck/trailer

A loading ramp helps you move heavy objects from the ground into the bed of a trailer (or up a short flight of stairs or into the back of a truck orâ€¦well, use your imagination). How Loading Ramps Work

parking trucks

storing trucks

Question 3 of 10

Why are many loading ramps designed to fold?

for extra durability

for easy storage

Many loading ramps are designed to fold when not in use, so that you can stow them efficiently in the back of a truck or tuck them out of the way in a garage. How Loading Ramps Work

for easy mobility

Question 4 of 10

When is there a higher risk of tipping over backwards when driving up an inclined plane?

when the vehicle has a high center of gravity

When driving up an inclined surface, such as a ramp, there's always a danger of tipping over backwards. The risk is greater for vehicles with a high center of gravity (a motorcycle, for instance) than it is for vehicles with a low center of gravity like tractors. How Loading Ramps Work

when the vehicle has a low center of gravity

when the vehicle is over 500 lbs

Question 5 of 10

What is something you can do to avoid slipping or sliding off of a loading ramp?

use a ramp with a designed for traction

don't use a wet ramp

all of the above

Another danger is slip-sliding off the ramp. The solution: Use a ramp that has a surface designed for traction (many do), and don't drive up a wet ramp. How Loading Ramps Work

Question 6 of 10

How do you avoid letting the ramp come loose from the trailer?

use safety chains or straps

Imagine this scenario: You're driving up the ramp, the front wheel comes down on the trailer bed, and the rear wheel, now slightly elevated, starts to spin. The rotating motion of the wheel can push the loading ramp backwards, away from the trailer and onto the ground. The vehicle and its driver will go tumbling. To make sure this doesn't happen, be sure that the ramp is tightly secured to the trailer, with a chain or safety straps. How Loading Ramps Work

never use a ramp for loads over 800 lbs

all of the above

Question 7 of 10

Which of the following causes the most problems?

steep loading ramps

The steeper the ramp, the greater the likelihood of an accident. Consider putting the trailer on a surface that's lower than the one that the cargo is being loaded from so that the ramp will be fairly level. For instance, consider having the trailer on the street so that the other end of the loading ramp can be positioned on a raised curb. How Loading Ramps Work

low angle loading ramps

high traction ramps

Question 8 of 10

How should safety chains/straps be attached to a loading ramp?

securely

If the safety chains attaching the ramp to the trailer are too long, the ramp may sag dangerously or there may be a gap between the ramp and trailer. Consider removing a link from the chain or attaching it by a link other than the one at the end. How Loading Ramps Work

loosely

it doesn't matter

Question 9 of 10

Which type of vehicles use a loading ramp?

cars

trucks

helicopters

all of the above

Several types of vehicles use loading ramps. For example, cars, trucks, airplanes and helicopters all use loading ramps. How Loading Ramps Work

Question 10 of 10

Which of the following has a low center of gravity?

motorcycle

tractor

The risk is greater for vehicles with a high center of gravity (a motorcycle, for instance) than it is for vehicles with a low center of gravity like tractors. How Loading Ramps Work